On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony in Bainbridge during which 42 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students and 21 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students from the LPN to RN Bridge program Nursing cohorts received their nursing pins, representing the largest combined cohort in the program's history. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. This class of nursing students is eligible to participate in SRTC’s formal graduation ceremony on December 11 and will officially be Registered Nurses (RN) pending the passage of their board exams.
The ASN Generic students receiving pins were Jade Bell, Jada Bennett, Haley Brey, Lanita Brinson, Rachel Coleman, Amber Cook, Zamya Cooper, Mikaila Daniel, Aidan Davis, Josephine Fowler, Carmen Gantt, Patricia Garcia, Carmen Guzman-Castro, Jasmine Hadley, Jadyn Hester, Brianna Hopkins, Britney Johnson, Shakira Jones, Veronica Jones, Miracle Lane, Raven Lockhart, Shavoka Mays, Drake McCorkle, Lindsay McKee, Brittney Nelson, Ariel Nobles, Gabriel Pace, Grace Palmer, Anna Parker, Carlanda Parker, Sonalbahen Patel, Jakesia Peterson, Kelsey Phillips, Samantha Register, Emily Reynolds, Diana Shine, Ashlyn Snipes, Drucilla Thomas, Jacob Troyer, Kenya Walker, Chrystal Williams, and Brett Wilson.
The ASN Bridge students receiving pins were Tiara Almond, Bailey Clements, Khadijha Davis, Brianna Denton, Sierra Derico, Angela French, Randall Green, Lindsey Hair Ulloa, Quinteria Hall, Landin Hutto, Margaret Johnson-Williams, Letica Keaton, Marylyn Kemp, Davah Mullis, Jessica Roney, Amberly Rowland, Shana Schaldenbrand, Sharmella Strong, Sheletha Teal, Krishna Turner, and T’ericka Walker.
During the pinning ceremony, which symbolizes the rite of passage into the nursing profession, students received a pin and a small lamp. The pin reminds students of their purpose to serve the sick and infirmed. The lamp serves as a tribute to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern-day nursing. In the nineteenth century, Nightingale was known as the "Lady with the Lamp," tending to the sick while carrying a lamp to light the way.
At the ceremony, faculty members recognized several students for exceptional achievement during their time in the nursing program. Emily Reynolds and Sharmella Strong received the Clinical Excellence Award. This is a special award because the recipient is voted on by their classmates. This person has excellent bedside manner and great nursing skills. The student is a leader and is always willing to assist their classmates.
Landin Hutto and Samantha Register earned the highest scores on their exit exams and received the Highest Exit Exam Awards. The exit exam is a diagnostic test that evaluates the general knowledge and critical thinking abilities of the graduate nurse.
SRTC’s ASN faculty recognized Lindsey Hair Ulloa and Kenya Walker with the Nightingale Awards. The ASN faculty established the Nightingale Award in recognition of an outstanding student who exemplifies the characteristics essential to the caring nature of nursing. The recipient is a person who always displays a positive attitude, is reflective of the college’s work ethic standard’s, epitomizes the carative nature of our profession, and consistently demonstrates gentleness, kindness, professionalism, and dedication.
Finally, Archbold Medical Center presented its Leadership award to Bailey Clements and Shavoka Mays. Throughout the last year, these students have been positive in the classroom, led others by example, and demonstrated excellent clinical skills. These students have done an outstanding job with patient care, never complaining while always learning. They have spent many hours in the classroom, virtual hospital, and the clinical setting to promote the success of fellow classmates.
“The ASN faculty at SRTC is proud to recognize the graduation of the largest cohort of ASN students in the program’s history. This milestone not only reflects the continued growth and strength of the ASN program but also affirms the confidence these students have placed in SRTC’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible, and engaging education as they begin their journey into the nursing profession,” said SRTC’s ASN Faculty Terry Harper, MSN, BSN, RN. “As they enter the healthcare workforce, we are confident they will continue to uphold the standards of excellence that distinguish both our ASN program and SRTC. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to the positive impact they will make in the lives of their patients and in the future of healthcare.”
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program is designed to prepare students as entry-level practitioners to provide safe, effective nursing care and promote healthy transitions for diverse clients in a variety of settings. This program develops critical thinking, integrates accumulated knowledge from nursing, the sciences and humanities, and emphasizes the values of caring, accountability, responsibility and professional ethics. The SRTC ASN program has been granted approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.
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